To-Go Margaritas Recipe
With this To Go Margaritas recipe, you’ll combine portability, convenience and the delicious and refreshing taste of a classic margarita anywhere you go! Take them to the beach, park, boat, or any place you can’t have glass but still want margaritas for a crowd. With this recipe in your cooler, you’ll enjoy a refreshing large batch of margaritas anytime!
Why You’ll Love This Margaritas To Go Recipe
To go margaritas are the perfect tequila cocktail to serve a crowd! While they are a great make-ahead drink for parties at home, we truly love this batch recipe for enjoying other places.
While I prefer to make margaritas one at a time if I’m enjoying them with just one other person, this recipe for margaritas is great when you want to serve multiple people at one time. Here are more great reasons why you’ll love this easy recipe using a store-bought mix as the base:
- The steps in this recipe are basically the same as making a single-serve margarita, except you’ll use a juice container instead of a cocktail shaker, and you’ll be making big batch margarita. It couldn’t be easier.
- These Juice container margaritas have a nice tequila flavor very similar to homemade margaritas — and you know how much we adore those! Trust me, these are delicious and refreshing.
- Feel free to make it sweeter (the way Suzy wants it) or try our variations below to give these on-the-go margaritas a fun twist.
- Each 52 fl oz Limeade juice container can easily contain 7 servings, so there’s enough to go around, especially if you bring several bottles with you. It’s so great for a crowd.
Related: Easy 3 Ingredient Margarita Recipe (A Classic Margarita)
Whether it’s a party or just a chill session with a couple of friends, this to-go margarita recipe can be your signature cocktail for on the go. This summer, make Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day extra memorable and fun with a a batch of refreshing margaritas.
Ingredients
- Limeade
- Tequila
- Triple Sec
- Fresh Lime Juice
For this recipe, we used Simply Mixology Lime Margarita. We love its tangy and sweet flavors, making it a great base for this cocktail. Plus, we use the bottle to mix and store the big batch of margarita once it’s made. Feel free to use homemade limeade and any 52 fl oz bottle you have in your pantry if you prefer (with slight flavor difference).
We used Jose Cuervo Especial Silver when making to go margaritas. It has a smooth and crisp taste with great agave flavors. Feel free to use your preferred brand of Blanco tequila or any tequila that you have in your bar for making this recipe. Try it with Reposado if you prefer.
As always, Triple Sec gives our margarita a vibrantly sweet orange flavor that goes so well with agave and lime. You can use Cointreau or other orange liqueurs if you like. Also, you can use orange juice if you want to serve amazing margaritas with lower alcohol content.
Lastly, we added fresh lime juice to this recipe. Simply Mixology Lime Margarita already has great lime flavors, but the addition of natural lime juice just brightens up this cocktail and makes it way more refreshing. Feel free to skip it if you’re pressed for time or can’t find enough limes.
Be sure to scroll down to the printable recipe card for the complete recipe.
How to Make To Go Margaritas
Step 1
Remove 3 cups of Limeade from the bottle and set aside.
(Be sure to save it in another container. You can use it as a traditional margarita mix as well).
Step 2
Add the tequila, Triple Sec, and lime juice to the bottle with the remainder of the juice.
Step 3
Shake the bottle well to mix the ingredients. Place in a cooler, and you’re ready to go.
To Serve
To serve the margaritas, simply pour them over ice in a cup. You can rim the glasses if you prefer or serve them as is.
While we like to use classic margarita glasses, sometimes your location calls for something a little less breakable.
Nothing beats making memories with your loved ones than sipping a delicious glass of margarita and exchanging stories and laughs with each other. Give this to go margaritas for a crowd a try!
Tips
- Don’t add ice to the bottle ahead of time. Since you’ll be traveling, the ice can dilute the mix and change the taste.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge to chill.
- Bring salt and lime wedges if you can! This way, you can add a salt rim to the cups to make the experience extra special.
- This cocktail tastes best when served on the rocks, so bring some ice with you in the cooler.
Variations to Try
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can make your margaritas ahead of time and then store it in the refrigerator. It will be kept fresh for up to three days. Since we’re not using ice in this recipe, you won’t have to worry about your mixture getting watered down.
If you want to make adjustments, especially if you don’t need to serve a crowd, simply divide the ingredients by 7 servings. So for a single serving, you’ll only need 4 oz Limeade, 2 oz tequila, 1 oz Triple Sec, and 1/2 ounce of fresh lime juice. In any case, make sure to taste before serving and adjust as necessary.
We love pairing our margaritas with authentic Mexican food because they’re perfect together! You name it, tacos, nachos with salsa, fajitas, enchiladas, ceviche, quesadillas, tostadas, and taquitos.
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Ingredients
- 28 ounces Simply Mixology Lime Margarita
- 1 3/4 cup tequila
- 3/4 cup Triple Sec
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Remove 3 cups of Lime Margarita from the bottle and set aside.
- Add the tequila, Triple Sec, and lime juice to the rest of the Simply Mixology Lime Margarita in the bottle.
- Shake the bottle well to mix the ingredients. Place in a cooler and you’re ready to go.
- Serve over ice. Garnish if desired.
Notes
- Always give your margarita a taste and adjust the recipe as needed before leaving the house.
- Bring salt and lime wedges if you can! This way, your guests can salt their glasses if they want to (even if they are plastic cups!)
- This cocktail tastes best when it’s served on the rocks, so bring some ice with you in the cooler.
